Pemble History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Pemble

What does the name Pemble mean?

The surname is most likely a habitation name derived from the place named Pendle Forest, Lancashire. The trials of the Pendle witches in 1612 are among the most famous witch trials in English history. All lived in or near Pendle Hill, Lancashire and were charged with murdering ten people.

Early Origins of the Pemble family

The surname Pemble was first found in Hertfordshire at Pendley, a rarely referenced village near Tring. The village dates back to about the 4th century and is home to Pendley Manor which dates back to about the same time. According to legend, the ancient manor was ceased by William the Conqueror and passed to his brother in law, Robert, Earl of Moretain.

From that early reference, it passed through many hands having many restorations to become a hotel and conference center today. As far as the surname is concerned, one of the first listings of the ancient name was in Leicester where Richard Pendorayl was first listed in the year 1253 on the list of Seals given to the Knights of Leicester.

Early History of the Pemble family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pemble research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1591, 1623, 1651 and 1672 are included under the topic Early Pemble History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Pemble Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pendle, Penthill, Penderell, Pemble and others.

Early Notables of the Pemble family

Distinguished members of the family include

William Pemble (1591-1623), an English theologian and author from Egerton, Kent. His father was poor, and his education was provided for by John Barker of Mayfield, Sussex. "His acquirements in variou...

Pemble migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Pemble Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Conrad Pemble, aged 25, who immigrated to America from Sydney, in 1903
Edward A. Pemble, aged 5, who landed in America from Birchington-on-Sea, Kent, England, in 1907
Albert Pemble, aged 41, who immigrated to the United States from Birchington-on-Sea, Kent, England, in 1907
Bertie Pemble, aged 10, who landed in America from Birchington-on-Sea, Kent, England, in 1907
Kate Pemble, aged 41, who landed in America from Birchington-on-Sea, Kent, England, in 1907
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Contemporary Notables of the name Pemble (post 1700) +

Colonel Charles Pemble, English Commander in Chief of the East India Company's forces at Bombay in 1787
William Pemble (1591-1623), English theologian and author